QUESTIONS

• Successful Aspects


  • Adequate preparation and understanding of the method before implementation
  • Sequential stepwise procedure conducted easy execution at the venue
  • Study areas were properly divided into sections based on tide levels (low tide, mid-tide, high tide)
  • Multiple trials conducted in each area to ensure comprehensive data collection
  • Good sample size obtained, and data were recorded accurately
  • Comparison of results across different areas helped validate findings, identify trends and eliminate outliers
• Reasons for Neptune's Necklace Trend

  • Adaptation: Neptune's Necklace thrives in low to high tide zones where it is submerged during high tide and exposed during low tide, it can retain moisture
  • Features: It's tough, flexible fronds allow it to withstand wave action during low tide, making it well-suited for the harsh conditions of the low tide area
  • Its gelatinous texture and cylindrical shape help it withstand lack of moisture during low tide periods
  • The cells of Neptune's Necklace have thickened cell walls, which act as barriers to water loss. These thicker walls help to prevent dehydration and reduce the rate of water loss
  • Is coated with a waxy layer, helping to prevent water loss and dehydration in its intertidal habitat
  • Low competition and reduced predation pressure in low tide areas contribute to its higher abundance
• Reasons for Periwinkle Trend

  • Adaptation: Periwinkles are gastropods that have a broad tolerance for environmental conditions, allowing them to inhabit various tide levels
  • Features: Their ability to adhere to rocky surfaces and withstand exposure to air and water fluctuations enables them to inhabit both low and high tide zones without preference for a specific tide level
  • They possess a muscular foot adapted for clinging to various substrates, allowing them to inhabit both exposed and submerged areas on the rock platform
  • Their ability to graze on algae provides them with a food source available across different tide levels
  • Periwinkles exhibit a broad ecological niche, enabling them to exploit diverse microhabitats within the low to high tide zones